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1. A water bottle organizer that'll transform the haphazard mess of reusable bottles in your cupboard into a sleek and organized situation where you can easily grab the exact one you want for the day.
YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions.
Promising review: "Reusable water bottles are great, but they are such pain to store since they come in all shapes and sizes. They’re tall, they can’t nest inside each other, and if you lay 'em on their sides, they just roll everywhere. This storage rack efficiently eliminates that problem! The three-tier version was an awesome fit for my pantry. Will be getting a second one soon; I have collected so many free water bottles over the years! Might even consider using it elsewhere, like for my rolls of vinyl. Easy to set up — I did it without the instructions in just minutes. Highly recommend, worth the value." —Momo Kariño
Price: $16.99+ (available in four sizes)
2. A nonstick meat and potato masher here to help you make breaking up ground meat and other foods SO much easier than using a spatula. Reviewers (more than 44,000) love this tool and say it's easy to clean. (You can just throw it in the dishwasher!)
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and had to get it! It works exactly like it should, and you don’t really need a spatula when you’re cooking meat with it. It grinds the meat and helps to stir it :). It is dishwasher safe although it took me two washes. That’s most likely because my dishwasher sucks. But it is easy to keep clean." —ashley coogan
Price: $9.99+ (available in black and blue)
3. A KitchenAid silicon oven mitt set made to be heat-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit so you can pull your dinner out of the oven without going, "OHHHH — HOT, HOT, HOT" and throwing it down on the stovetop immediately. Reviewers also love that they can be rinsed clean with just water.
Promising review: "I didn't know what to expect when I ordered these. They were so reasonably priced that I figured something must be 'off' about them, but I was tired of my cloth mitts that always seemed to be dirty. These mitts are fantastic. Just rinse off any stains. The mitts are thick and provide great heat protection. I highly recommend them." —wisconsinite
Price: $17.99 (available in 21 colors)
4. A pasta-measuring tool here to save you from yourself when you are cooking pasta and usually just eyeball how many noodles to put in, ending up cooking enough for a family of six. This small device will make sure you make the right amount so you're not left with loads of leftovers.
5. A set of stainless-steel tongs so useful, they may just become your go-to utensil while you cook. You can use these to flip over chicken on the stove, toss veggies in a pan, and even remove hot food from your air fryer. Plus, the beautiful colors ensure they coordinate with your kitchen decor.
Promising review: "These tongs are gorgeous and functional. The color is stunning. I used the smaller ones recently when I had some friends over for the charcuterie board so that everyone could serve themselves. They looked great, and they worked perfectly. I'm very happy with this purchase." —Ontrece Ellerbe
Price: $12.99 (available in six colors)
6. A veggie chopper, slicer, and spiralizer because chopping takes an absurd amount of time. Like, seriously, when I read a recipe and it says it will take 20 minutes, they're not taking my slow chopping skills into account. This gadget will ~cut~ that chopping time in half.
Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.
It comes with a small-dice blade, large-dice blade, spiral blade, and ribbon blade that are interchangeable and gives you the option to chop, slice, and julienne vegetables. Plus, you get a lid with a built-in chop and a storage container to hold the veggies.
Promising review: "I’ve had this for a couple of months now, and it makes my life SOOOOO much easier. Anything I’ve thrown at it, it’s sliced with ease. Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onions, celery, carrots...EASY! I even use to chop the eggs when I make potato salad now since it’s so easy and makes perfect slices.
"What used to take me three to four mins chopping up an onion and then a face full of ruined makeup, now takes less than one minute and no makeup ruined. The blades are SHARP, definitely be careful when removing them. But the lock on the tray makes it easy and so far I haven’t hurt myself with it. Typically, I’ll use it and then rinse out the top and put it in the dishwasher. It’s been through on the top rack well over 20 times now and still looks brand new. If something ever happens to this one, I’ll be back to get another one. It saves me so much time when cooking dinner!" —Macygrey09
Price: $19.99+ (available in six sizes and three colors).
7. A Thaw Claw designed to defrost meat seven times faster. All you have to do is suction it to your sink, fill the sink with water, and then put the frozen food under the claw. It will be defrosted in no time — and you'll never have to scrap your dinner plans because you forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer last night...
Plus, it was created by a Black-owned small business!
Promising review: "A package of frozen meat would have taken at least two days to thaw in the fridge. I used this for a 2-pound package a couple of days ago, and the meat was thawed within 90 minutes. One of the most practical kitchen gadgets I own." —Llda Schellhase
Price: $18.95 (available in four colors)
8. A dish drying mat you may think is unnecessary because you can just use a towel, but this is so much more absorbent (it can hold up to four times its weight in water) so your countertop will stay dry and, in turn, your dishes can dry too.
9. A pastry tool useful for dividing dough, chopping veggies, and even stripping herbs while you cook. And as an added bonus — there's a handy conversion chart right on the side!
Promising review: "So I was skeptical, but I bought it because I thought it was cool to have the veggie/herb stripper and its width. What I didn't consider was the angle of it, that it's not just a straight cutter. I love to cook on my cast iron skillets and it has been AMAZING scraping while I cook with my Oxo skillet spatula. It's super easy to hold, and I'm able to scrape up hashbrowns (this morning) with ease with the angle. I've also chopped onions and nuts on the cutting board when I got lazy with the knife. I don't know about you, but I get slippery lizard fingers in the kitchen. I like the feel of the textured wood that doesn't slip out of my hand, not the cold, slick metal." —I Sing to Yahuah
Price: $9.99
10. A toaster tong specifically designed to grab bread or a bagel straight from the toaster so you don't burn your fingers first thing in the morning. Reviewers love it especially because it allows their kids to be independent and get their own breakfasts ready.
11. A lasagna trio pan with three different sections so you can make three different types of lasagna at once. If you have people with varying food allergies and likings, you'll be so thankful you don't have to spend the extra time making a different meal for each person.
Promising review: "As someone who has a child (now a teenager) who will not eat any form of cheese, this pan is amazing! I typically avoid making any food that has cheese mixed into it, but now I can make him a section without cheese, and the rest of us our regular cheesy goodness. Another benefit to this pan is how well the portions slice. One cut with the spatula gives you a perfectly formed square. Each section makes four regular-size portions for our family." —TRU
Price: $22.99
12. A lid organizer because if your container drawer looks something like the picture on the left, you've def been so frustrated digging through the mishmash piles of lids trying to find the right lid that fits on the container your leftovers are already in. This gives you spots for every different lid size you own.
This organizer also comes from YouCopia!
Promising review: "This product does exactly what it's supposed to and does it well. In under 15 minutes, I took my nightmare lid drawer and turned it into a functional, convenient storage space. The dividers were simple to install and provided flexibility. Slowly but surely I am getting my tiny, chaotic kitchen under control, and this got me a huge leap closer." —S. Hawthorn
Price: $13.59+ (available in five styles)
13. A Kochblume spill stopper you can put on top of your pot and then walk away knowing that the water won't overflow onto the stove whenever it finally decides to boil.
Promising review: "Wow wow wow, I have no words to describe how great this product is. I'm a mom with a large family who cooks and bakes all the time, and there is never a time that something doesn't spill over even when standing and watching the pot. With this, life has just gotten easy. I think I'm throwing out all my pot covers after using this." —Rackel
Price: $20
14. A peeler made specifically with a swiveling double blade to make peeling tough-skinned fruits and veggies so easy you won't have to give up on the recipe, or worse, hurt yourself while trying to do it with a knife.
Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "Works great. I've been using it daily and still just as sharp as when first purchased it. Well worth the money. So glad I bought this." —tennisbuff
Price: $11.99
15. An expandable bakeware rack with adjustable dividers so you can customize it to fit whatever kitchen supplies you have in a random pile in your cabinet.
Promising review: "We loved this so much that we bought a second one immediately! This works great for circular pans, cake pans, heavier pans, jelly roll pans, awkward collapsible colanders, cutting boards, whatever you want. Plus, it has non-skid feet which is a big plus!"—Hobby Cook
Price: $39.13
16. A flexible silicone spoon actually designed with a genius feature — it has a tablespoon measure BUILT right into it so you don't have to grab yet another utensil when the recipe says to add one tablespoon of oil again.
It's made to be heat resistant up to 600°.
Promising review: "Seriously, I love this spoon! I’m considering buying another, it’s that great. It scrapes, it stirs, and I can even use it to measure oil for the pan. It’s stiff enough to scrape pasta off the bottom of a pan, works as well as a spatula to clean off the inside of containers and really get every drop, and goes in the dishwasher too! It’s truly perfect." —emschwar
Price: $10.99 (available in four colors)
17. A cutting board set you'll love for many reasons — they're lightweight, stay in place, and can be thrown in the dishwasher. Talk about useful.
Promising review: "These don't really need another review, as popular as they are, but I just came here to say that I've had mine for four years, and I use them (all three sizes) basically every day, run them in the dishwasher just about as often, and four years later they're still solid and are a pleasure to use. This is a solid purchase; you won't regret it." —Cheshire
Price: $21.94 (for a set of three; available in 21 colors)
18. A rapid egg cooker you can use to make hard-, medium-, or soft-boiled eggs in a matter of minutes. So goodbye to not knowing what you're going to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner this week.
Lots of people on the BuzzFeed shopping team love this little device and so others, as it has more than 94,000 5-star ratings. Plus, it comes with a recipe book to help you come up with a few new ideas to try. And read one BuzzFeed writer's full Dash rapid egg cooker review here.
Promising review: "So many kitchen gadgets have their moment in the sun (or on the counter) and then get shoved into the back of a cupboard and eventually onto a folding table at your garage sale. Not this little wonder. I use it daily to make little egg-white omelets. I add a sprinkle of bacon bits, some shredded cheese, and a pinch of sliced chives. When it's ready (about 7 minutes) I splash on some Frank's Red Hot (I put that s*** on everything!) and enjoy. Pro tip: use a half-sheet of paper towel to soak up the extra liquid from the finished omelet and then use the moist paper towel to wipe off the metal heating plate. Do it after every use and that plate will stay nice and shiny." —Terese A.
Price: $16.99+ (available in seven colors)
19. Reusable beeswax food wrap that'll replace your need for plastic wrap all together. All you have to do is use the warmth of your hands to mold the wrap over a bowl, container, or food item, and as it cools, it will create a seal to protect it.
Promising review: "There is NO way I thought this was going to work, but I really wanted to try it. Well...I am blown away, and I just don't know HOW this could work...but it does. It really does. I cut up zucchini and yellow squash to mix in with my dog's food. I always have some leftover, and I would wrap them in plastic to keep them fresh. I am trying to cut WAY down on my plastic use, and I thought I'd try this. Bottom line it worked beyond my imagination. I have had squash wrapped tightly in these wraps and have been using them for two weeks! The squash is as fresh as the day I wrapped it! It does not unravel. Listen, I would give this 10 stars if I could, and I will be getting more!" —Pattie Thomas
Price: $9.99+ (available in four colors)
20. A plastic bag holder for those times when you find yourself alone in the kitchen wishing you had a couple of extra hands to help you finish meal prepping without leaving a big mess all over your counter. This will hold your plastic bags open, so you can scoop your leftover ground beef right into the bag.
Promising review: "I'm so glad I found this product!!! Since receiving the holders, I've used them daily. They're perfect for meal prepping as I can fill the baggies with food, lay them flat, and freeze. When I go shopping, I usually get a few pounds of chicken, and I DREAD separating the breasts to freeze because they always end up touching the outside of the bag or the zip portion and I have to clean up afterwards. Now, I just setup the bags in my holder, place the chicken, and am left with no mess! I bought two, and they're worth the price for the convenience. It's rare that a kitchen tool (other than knives and cutting boards) get used DAILY in my home, but in eight days of owning these, they are indispensable! I love that I can wash the bags and use these to dry them. My advice to you, buy two, it's like having extra hands!" —Maker Heart
Price: $11.99 (also available as a single and in packs of 4, 6, and 12)
21. A mixing bowl set where the bowls are not only super aesthetically pleasing with their ombré color shades, but they have a few features that really make them stand out from the crowd — each one has a handle, spout for pouring, and a grip on the bottom to keep them in place. OH, and the best part — they're dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "These are perfect for a single person, living alone, in a tiny apartment with a tiny kitchen and a tiny bit of storage and counter space. I've been looking for a set of bowls like these for a long time. They're plenty big enough for cooking for one person, or two. The handles make it easy to tip a bowl for mixing, and for pouring. I made pancakes this morning in the smallest bowl, and it was virtually drip-proof for pouring batter. It was small enough to cover leftover batter with shrinkwrap, to use in another recipe tomorrow, and it didn't hog space on a fridge shelf. I used the next two sizes up to make a Swedish apple pie this afternoon. Cleanup was a breeze. And the four of them take up way less space in my cupboard than one normal size mixing bowl." —Anne
Price: $19.99 (for a set of four; available in 11 colors)
22. A pancake batter dispenser and mixer made so you can mix and pour pancakes in one fell swoop. Your kitchen will be less messy on Saturday morning, and your stomach will be full.
Promising review: "If you like to eat pancakes for breakfast a lot and want to avoid a lot of dishes, please get this! This is so worth it. I saw this on TikTok and had to get it. Just make sure you’re putting the amount of water that’s right for the amount you’re going to eat." —Buchii
Price: $14.83
23. A garlic press rocker that also comes with a roller, peeler, and cleaning brush to make the whole process of mincing garlic a breeze. First, use the roller to peel the cloves, and then the rocker to mince in seconds. No more struggling with a knife ever again.
Promising review: We love this garlic press. It so efficient. Using a rocking motion makes perfect minced garlic. Anything that doesn’t come out after washing can just be popped out with a toothpick. This is by far the best garlic press out there." —L. K. Coles
Price: $4.99
24. A compact 8-in-1 spiralizer made to grate, juice, spiralize, and shred all the ingredients you need for your recipe. This one tool really can do it all and make it so you can actually enjoy a home-cooked meal, even if you don't feel like you have any time.
This is also from Fullstar!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says: "I recently purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my apartment is the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I've started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use (it comes with a finger guard!), super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe."
Promising review: I don't know how I ever survived (intact, LOL) without this. It is high quality and value-priced. I have used it on an almost daily basis and have had some fun experimenting with the various blades that I was unfamiliar with. Highly recommended!" —EKP
Price: $17.99+ (available in three sizes)
25. A clip-on strainer brilliantly made to fit in any size pot or pan, so you can drain water, grease, or any other liquid without using a bulky (and hard-to-clean) colander.
Promising review: "Love, love, love this pasta strainer!!! My husband and I hate cleaning out the strainer, so I ordered this to make life easier. OMG, does it make life easier!!! If this ever breaks, I’ll be ordering another! It’s very sturdy and easy to use. Absolutely love it!" —ShylohsRedShadow
Price: $11.99+ (available in five colors)
26. Some baking sheet trays because even if you might not be on the next season of The Great British Bakoff, you still deserve to have sheet trays that'll help you bake the perfect chocolate chip cookies. These are dent-, warp-, and rust-resistant. And they have a textured silicone grip for easy handling.
27. And a pack of nonstick silicone baking mats that fit perfectly into a baking sheet so you don't have to grease the sheet before cooking ever again. Plus, you'll love them even more when it's time to do the dishes, and you don't have burnt-on food stuck to the sheet.
Plus, these are oven-safe up to 480 degrees and fit on half-sheet-size pans.
Promising review: "We love these baking mats and use them almost daily. Pretty easy to clean and no regrets in buying them. A friend told me about them, and I am glad I bought them. Good price, too." —Palmer Products LLC
Price: $17.04 (for a pack of two)
28. An under-cabinet lid opener because I can't be the only one who's gotten so frustrated when I can't get a jar open that I've simply abandoned making dinner and eaten popcorn instead.
Read our full EZ Off jar opener review here.
Promising review: "This thing really works. I don't have to use a gripper and hot water anymore — just a quick twist under the cabinet! I use it almost daily without any problem. Recommend without reservation." —Michelle H.
Price: $14.99
29. Some measuring cups designed to fit all together so they don't take up too much room in a drawer. Plus, they can be used for both dry and liquid ingredients so you don't have to have two sets just sitting around taking up space.
Promising review: "I've been searching for measuring cups for a while both in-store and online. I purchased and returned several sets before finally finding this one. Great quality. I love the size variations and how they stack inside each other and fit in the drawer perfectly. Has quickly become a kitchen essential. Highly recommend." —Officient
Price: $19.99
30. A mini food processor small enough to not take up a lot of room in your kitchen but powerful enough to help you make your own sauces, dips, butters, and more. You can also use it to chop herbs when you don't feel like doing it yourself.
Promising reviews: "This is a must-have in my kitchen. I use it almost daily. It’s great for chopping onion, peppers, and garlic. I make small batches of salsa and works great." —Carla Fernandez
"Great little food processor! I've made pesto and hummus with it so far, and I love it. I live alone, so the size is perfect for my needs. Makes several servings of whatever I'm making and comes with a few recipes in the instruction manual to get started." —Peter Tracy
Price: $39.95 (available in five colors)
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